Photos: Workout Blast w/ @ShutUpAndTrain

Working out with Mr. Shut Up and Train has been a great challenge that's paying off wonderfully!  I'm much stronger and more tone than I was just a few months ago.  What I love the most is the workout is different every time I go, I never know what's going to be thrown at me next so it 'stays' a challenge!

Check out the photos:

Jump side to side, 15 times each side, 3 sets

Travel Push Ups side to side over the bar, 6 reps each side, 

3 sets

Toe Taps, 20 reps each leg, 3 sets

Hold the Bosu Ball in place while doing in & outs, 20 times, 3 sets

Abs & Core w/ 6 lb ball touching each leg, 15 reps, 3 sets

Abs, Obliques & core w/ 6 lb ball lifting it up & down, 10 reps on each side, 3 sets

And this is just 1/3rd of the actual workout, imagine if you saw the rest!!!  CRUCIAL!  Go hard or go home!  

The reason winners win is because they're willing to do something losers aren't and losers lose because they're not willing to do what winners do.

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JLo, Oprah, & More Makes It on Forbes Top 5

Looks like being a single mother in your 40's doesn't look so bad as society makes it out to be.  JLo made it on the cover of People Magazine's Most Beautiful Woman in the World in 2011 and her position as a judge on American Idol is paying off as she TOPPED Forbe's Celebrity 100 list for the 1st time in her career, which is not only ranked by income, but overall media visibility.

Her earnings in the past 12 months was $52 million with her clothing line being launched at Kohls, a fragrance line and scored endorsement deals with companies like L'Oreal and Gillette which are quite lucrative.  

Here are the Top 5:

1.  Jennifer Lopez - $52 million

2.  Oprah Winfrey - $165 million

3.  Justin Bieber - $55 million

4.  Rihanna - $53 million

5.  Lady Gaga - $52 million

Congratulations JLo!!  What a wonderful accomplishment!

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Are Asian Women More Submissive?

There seems to be a myth that Asian women are more submissive than other cultures, BUT people have different definitions of submissive when it comes to Asian women so I'm here to clear this all up.

Some women (haters) think when they hear the word submissive it means Asian women are laying down like doormats and running to a man's 'every' beck and call but that doesn't even make sense because most men don't want a woman who's a doormat, who's spineless, who will jump when he says jump, which is why I call these women haters. This is their way of putting down Asian women because they're really mad that a man chose an Asian woman over them so they have to make it seem like we'll do anything for a man which is why he chose us - WRONG!!!!!

In the Asian culture, Asian women are raised to be respectful, gracious, caring, to listen, and to cater to our men, but some confuse all of that with being a doormat, and this is where this line of thinking goes wrong!  We still speak our minds and give our opinions, however, it's done in a non-confrontational and very respectful way when communicating with our man, calmness<----THAT does NOT make a woman a doormat, rather easier to deal with.

Now don't get me wrong, I don't speak for ALL Asian women, of course just like every culture, there are exceptions to the rule, but for the most part, this is what our culture stands for and is what's imbedded in us.  So that could be what some men are attracted to.  I mean, what person do you know in their right mind wants someone barking at them, using a tone that's not tactful, basically talking at them instead of 'communicating with them' and just being plain difficult?  

As a woman, I don't even like to be spoken to in this manner.  So, while you may think Asian women are doormats, just remember no strong, sane man wants a doormat!  

Being nice does not equate to being a doormat, however, being difficult---->you'll end up with a doormat all to yourself because one thing I do know for sure - NO MAN wants to come home to a woman who's mouth is crooked and she's always consumed with drama.

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What Is A Real Man or Woman?

The other day I was discussing the difference between a "grown, mature, confident woman/man" and an "immature, insecure, little girl/boy" and my friend said "We all have insecurities, that doesn't make me less of a man".

So that leads me to this article.  While what he said is true and even the most confident person will still have their insecurities, the difference is in how you handle those insecurities.

You know you've 'matured' when your insecurities don't make you do crazy things like dictate your every move.  For example, women who get plastic surgery to look like another woman, get the same hairstyle, same clothing, get the same tattoo they have on their face on your face lol,  basically copying another person's every move trying to be like them or men who copy the styles of their favorite athletes, musicians, actors, etc.  Someone who's a follower, a copy cat and doesn't have their own identity.

When someone asked me what my definition of a mature woman/man is, this is the best way I could put it: 

You know you have become a "MATURE" WOMAN/MAN when you are confident enough to admit to yourself what your insecurities are and not projecting them onto others.  When you can admit your mistakes, weaknesses, room for improvement and not blame others for them.  When you  take responsibility for the choices you've made.  When you stop comparing yourself to other's and needing another person's validation/approval of you.  When you're fully aware of who you are.  

If you find yourself constantly blaming others because things are not going the way you'd like them to, this is a clear sign you have not reached becoming a grown, mature, confident woman/man.  When you say things like "well if she/he hadn't done this or that, then I wouldn't have done this/that"<---->Although you can't control the actions of other's, you CAN control how YOU respond to it.  The reason I use the word "little girl/boy" to describe this behavior is not to insult anyone but because that's how children respond when they don't get their way.  

As I always say, life is 10% what happens to you and 90% is how you respond to it.  

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The Game w/ No Tia Mowry or Pooch Hall?

Tia Mowry and Pooch Hall are not coming back for a 6th season on The Game, BET's highest rated show.

Tia confirmed it on her Twitter page: "“Just wanted to let all my fans know that I will not be returning to The Game for season 6. It was an incredible run and I had lots of fun along the way. I am looking forward to my upcoming projects…the release of my book #OhBaby [today!], season 2 of @TiaTameraShow on @mystyle premiering in June, and my @ABCFamily movie coming out in December…more to come!” love u so much"

Apparently, "Tia and Pooch were promised higher wages if the show turned out to be a hit series but BET didn't fulfill those promises" according to an insider.

Luckily both Tia and Pooch already have other projects they are working on and are very busy.  If the reports are true about BET, I'm glad they stood up for themselves even though it didn't turn out the way I'm sure they would've liked it to.  But as the saying goes, everything happens for a reason.

I've left jobs only to move onto bigger and better things although I didn't see it at the time.  I guess that's why they say you get wiser as you get older.

Do you think Tia and Pooch no longer being on the show will affect The Game?  Will you still tune in?

Please share your thoughts below....

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Deion Sanders Ordered to Pay Pilar!!!

According to ABC, Deion Sanders has been ordered to pay Pilar $10,500 per month in child support for their 3 children and $275,000 to cover her legal fees.

TMZ says he will not be ordered to pay "spousal support" but Pilar must return 6 containers of Deion's property by July 1st.

It's sad their marriage ended this way in the public eye but it's even worse on their children I'm sure.

Do you think it's fair what the Judge ordered Deion to pay?

Do you think it should've been more or less?

Please share your opinion below.....

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